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W915 XAF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

115,137 mi
Last recorded115,137 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW915 XAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 115,137 miles

Front play at the front wheels found whilst jacked

vehicle muddy and has signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 9 Mar 2023 114,776 miles

underside of vehicle has been sprayed with wax oil

underside of vehicle is muddy

Pass 22 Feb 2022 114,047 miles

Nearside Front whilst on full lock the ridged break pipe is very close to the coil spring i suggest that it may need to be repositioned to avoid any chaffing whilst off road driving

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened the vehicle needs a good clean off and painting to prevent further corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle muddy and corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 113,284 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play found at the road wheels (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front axle and suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake performance lower than expected

Pass 11 Feb 2020 111,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on the underside

vehicle very muddy and wet

Fail 10 Feb 2020 111,987 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on the underside

vehicle very muddy and wet

Pass 11 Feb 2019 110,291 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front sun visors hinges loose

Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both doors have heavy corrosion both open and close securely at time of test

vehicle muddy

Pass 9 Feb 2018 106,592 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brakes only just met the requirements

vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 102,806 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 98,169 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,639 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 87,823 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,418 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 76,151 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 70,008 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 63,980 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 57,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 51,501 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 45,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight play in steering damper bush

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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W915 XAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W915 XAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W915 XAF registered?

W915 XAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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